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ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comTue, 31 Mar 2015 20:57:13 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: bethelboyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/13/fitzgerald-sends-cardinals-a-message-dont-draft-gabbert/#comment-1027630
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:57:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027630hey bobcat my bad bro i just read the full article about Larry and i was wrong don’t mind admitting it dead wrong about him i thought he was telling the team not to draft a QB. as far as Julio my point is he is a player that has old time game. asked who he favored in the NFL that his game most resembled his answer was ray Lewis. what that tells me is hes a blocker first and if he didn’t catch a ball and the team won he would be happy. that’s why i think hes smarter than Larry or any other wide out playing right now. that’s why nick said Julio changed his receivers that play for Alabama today. cat how many wide outs are team first and would not gripe if they didn’t catch a ball but the team won or lost. so smarter we both have our our opinions you watch what happens once Jones goes to a team and you will see him change the attitude of that team. nobody will out work him and nobody will out polite him. his mother works at Kentucky fried in Foley AL is a hard worker and taught Julio manners a strong work ethic and to say yes sir and yes mam and time will tell. i do apologize for speaking before reading cat if I’m wrong I’m wrong and bro i was wrong. the to’s and chad’s make me want to stop watching football/pro football that is. i live in a very remote villiage in alaska 6000 mostly yupick eskimos no football sled dog racing/iditarod and in that sport you start by yourself 16 dogs in 35 below 80 below wind chill and no camera’s when you go through tough times its you and your dogs not bitching and moaning because something happens you dont like, not talking about larry but the chads and to’s. and these guys are making millions and are privledged. julio is the musher that is in the cold weather glad to be there humble and will do whatever it takes to win. if he has to block to help someone else get yards he will do it. if he has to do that the whole game no problem done. if all recievers thought that way it would make them better recievers because they would then be better players and better players means a better team….bethelboy..out
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:04:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027561How can you say that Larry isn’t a team player? Larry Fitzgerald is a Hotshot Wideout? where do you get your facts? He can have an opinion. Ochocinco and T.O. even Michael Crabtree are Hotshot Wideouts. Guys like Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson are guys who come in and play their hearts out for their teammates and the organization that drafted them. Larry Fitzgerald isn’t as smart as Julio Jones? Thats just a garbage statement. What is the proof that Fitz isn’t as smart as Jones?
]]>By: bethelboyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/13/fitzgerald-sends-cardinals-a-message-dont-draft-gabbert/#comment-1027492
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:03:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027492just play football larry leave your thoughts in your head, hate it when players start saying what teams should and should not do. how about this trade you and get julio jones whos younger,faster,smarter, and most of all is a team player and would just as soon block as catch passes. julio is a true team player ask uncle nick he could care less about other peoples player choices and would never say what he thought his team should do or not do. he says yes sir or no sir when asked a question and just plays for the team. ive had it with hot shot wide outs that think there all that and a bag of whatever. shut up and play ball and be a team player you were not drafted to be a gm…..bethelboy out……………..
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:49:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027473Gabbert just doesnt Fitz the description of what the Cardinals are looking for…
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:30:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027439Skelton will be the furture QB. All the QB’s coming out will have an average career at best! Cards will go def and should get Petersen since everyone has him going to the whiners!
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:55:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027394Gabbert or newton would be an upgrade over Derek Anderson, Skelton and Max Hall
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:25:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027330They should try to trade for Matt Leinart……………..wait.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:00:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027266Larry Fitz has been spending a ton of time in Pittsburgh this off-season. I’m pretty sure they have an established QB there who has one of the best QB winning percentages in the NFL.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:15:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027169Heeeeeey Blinkin!
]]>By: kingdm8http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/13/fitzgerald-sends-cardinals-a-message-dont-draft-gabbert/#comment-1027165
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:14:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027165On Gabbert:

“I saw a lot of him. I saw some tape on him. I really like Blaine. He’s a talented player. He makes all the throws. He’s got good mobility in the pocket, and he seems like a real cerebral guy. I think he is going to be a good fit wherever he lands,” Fitzgerald said.

How does this sound like he’s sending a message to the Cardinals? I must have missed something.

And for the guys thinking McNabb will EVER land with the Cards, this comes from Kent Somers, the beat writer for the Cards:

“Over the last two years, I’ve asked Cardinals officials numerous times about alleged interest in McNabb,” Somers writes. “Each time, they have dismissed it.”

McNabb has never played in this offensive system. There are allegations that he’s not the hardest working guy in the business.He has no ties to this coaching staff, which doesn’t seem to hold him in as high a regard as some fans.
Maybe the Cardinals will show interest this time. They will look to bring in a veteran quarterback next season, and they will be tempted to draft one with their first selection. Maybe McNabb would be a nice bridge to the future. But again, I doubt it happens.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:56:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027137Since Whiz is going to be on the hot seat this season I doubt he’d want a rookie QB. He needs to turn this team around asap or he’s out of a job.

They need to focus on drafting for D and OLine. Rookie QB won’t do anything ‘cept get destroyed w/ their current swiss cheese line.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:51:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027127Sounds like he wants to get his numbers up so he can make a spash in free agency next year.
]]>By: kingdm8http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/13/fitzgerald-sends-cardinals-a-message-dont-draft-gabbert/#comment-1027098
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:27:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027098The Cardinals have made it pretty clear that they don’t want McNabb. It isn’t going to happen.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:23:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027094When asked specifically about Gabbert, Fitzgerald said, “I saw a lot of him. He is a very talented player. He can make all the throws and is quite mobile. He seems like a real cerebral guy. I think he will fit in wherever he goes.”.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:17:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027091Fitzgerald has been on record saying he would prefer Kolb or Bulger next year as opposed to a rookie QB, this is nothing new. As far as Larry being selfish, he’s paid for and organized team workouts at ASU bringing in his own personal trainer from MN and oneof the best WR coaches.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:07:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027079If I were in charge of the cardnials, you go out and sign, Mcnabb. Draft a qb, in the later rounds, and select A.J. Green. Then the cardnials, have some offensive weapons, for the qb to throw too. The Redskins, were never a good fit, for Mcnabb. Having him in Arizona, helps,his career,mainly because he has more offensive weapons. In the long run, drafting Green, helps him learn from one of the best WR”s in the game. I believe only one qb is worth drafting in this whole draft, As I see the rest as busts.

I could be wrong. Mcnabb might not be Kurt Warner, but he is capable of getting that team to the playoffs.He would be the 2nd best qb in that divison, aside from Rookie sensation, Sam Bradford..I am not a cardnials fan by any means, but this is something I would do, good thing I’m not in charge, since this team still has many other holes to fill, to make another superbowl run.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:56:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027067Read the real article he talked very highly of both Newton and Gabbert. Don’t put words in the guys mouth he just said he doubted they would take a qb that high…. Media asked the guy a question and he answered it honestly what is the big deal?
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:55:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027063What is this? The National Enquirer? Your title is incredibly misleading. He didn’t send a message. He answered a reporter’s message of what he thought management would do.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:53:24 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027062He has a point.
He wants to win, and obviously he wants to win.

For the commenter who said: “Stop thinking short-term because you’re selfish. The team needs to think long-term.”

No this is a time to be “selfish” He’s 27 and being on a “rebuilding team” during his prime isn’t smart from a football stand point. He’s going to be a free agent in 2012, and I think it’s fair to give them a hint that ‘If you plan on planning for a few years from now and go with a rookie QB,. don’t expect me to re-sign.’ I would at least like to know what he’s thinking now then find out after and find I don’t have a #1 anymore.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:50:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027058Nobody should be more gun shy about drafting another QB in the first few picks than Arizona. If i were the Cardinals, i would get a Vet like Bulger too.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:48:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027051Am I the only person who has watched Marc Bulger play the last few years? What would give anyone the impression that he would give anyone “a chance to win” in 2011?
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:47:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027050Stop thinking short-term because you’re selfish. The team needs to think long-term.

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If you were a Cards fan and followed the team, you would know that Fitz is probably one of the least selfish players in the league. He stated pretty clearly that he wants a player that can help the team win.

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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:46:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027049Did I miss something??? Where did he say he specifically didnt want Gabbert??? You guys are unbelievable…
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:43:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027046Talk about reading way too much into someone’s comments!
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:41:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027043fitz to kc to rejoin with haley
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:41:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027042Most recievers would prefer a veteran QB throwing them the ball, most owners picking in the top five with offensive issues and their team nowhere near playoff contention the previous season would want to rebuild starting with a young QB. Not a Cardinals’ fan but I think round one QB should be the first option.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:38:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027037More because of the lockout and not a slam on Gabbert, I’m guessing. If they don’t suit up before August, rookie QBs are borderline useless for 2011-12.
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:37:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027036I can hardly wait for part 2 this afternoon, where you run another article where he claims he never said that… :roll::-?
]]>By: vanderwerfhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/13/fitzgerald-sends-cardinals-a-message-dont-draft-gabbert/#comment-1027035
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:36:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027035Maybe im not understanding the headline here? Not once does Larry say don’t draft Gabbert?
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Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:33:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=124871#comment-1027033Tom Brady ?
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